For 25 years, Oakdale resident Ron Dick served the public as a division commander for the state of Minnesota’s protective services by kicking down doors in pursuit of criminals. Now, 17 months and a new heart later, he’s serving the public by opening doors to organ donations.

In spite of a lot of good coverage of Lake Elmo’s comprehensive planning process I still receive a lot of questions. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions that I hear about our settlement with the Metropolitan Council.

In North St. Paul, North High School has for 100 years been the centerpiece of the community - and now it’s time to pay tribute. The North High School Centennial Celebration is scheduled from Aug. 12-14.

When the Lake Elmo City Council voted unanimously last December to vacate a portion of 55th Street in the northern neighborhood of Carriage Station, several residents in the city’s southern half were paying attention.